Guangqi Toyota Camry SE version to hit the market this year

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai January 21) - Guangqi Toyota will begin Chinese production of the Toyota Camry SE this year, sources revealed today.

The sporty SE edition, currently sold overseas, has a significantly different exterior design from the regular Camry, with a full black mesh grille and 17 inch aluminum alloy wheels.

As far as the interior goes, the Camry SE comes in either charcoal black or grey palettes, with a three-spoke full leather steering wheel and blue tinted Optitron gauges.

Under the hood, the SE boasts a 179-hp Dual VVT-I equipped DOHC2.5L four-valve engine producing 171 ft.-lb. of torque. A 268-hp, 248 ft.-lb. DOHC3.5L engine is also available as an option. The SE chassis is also completely redone, with new springs, absorbers and bearings.